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2017 - 2018 College CatalogEffective Fall 2017 - Summer 2018
WELCOME TO EGCC!Students,It is my pleasure to welcome you to Eastern GatewayCommunity College (EGCC). Your success is ourmission at the college, and our faculty and staff arehere to ensure you meet your educational goals.EGCC offers many certificates and degree programsthat result in high-wage, viable jobs, as well as ageneral education curriculum that is transferable tomost four-year universities.If you are a new student at EGCC or newly enrolledin a particular program, the Catalog is your guide tothe many academic programs and student serviceswe offer. I also invite you to visit our website ategcc.edu.If there is anything you should need while at EGCC,please do not hesitate to reach out to me personally or to any of our dedicated faculty and staff.Thank you for choosing Eastern Gateway Community College to pursue your educational andcareer goals.Sincerely,Jimmie Bruce, Ed.D.EGCC College Catalog 2017-20181
RESPIRATORY THERAPY . 54TRANSFER CREDIT . 193CRIMINAL JUSTICE . 56REGISTRATION . 199WELCOME TO EGCC! . 1CRIMINAL JUSTICE WITH POLICEACADEMY OPTION . 58FINANCIAL AID . 204COLLEGE CALENDAR . 2POLICE ACADEMY . 60CATALOG PURPOSE . 3ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE . 62THE COLLEGE . 6TEACHER EDUCATION . 67TUTORING & DISABILITIESSERVICES . 222MISSION . 7TEACHER EDUCATION . 70ACADEMIC POLICIES . 224VISION . 7TEACHER EDUCATION . 74STUDENT GROUPS . 243CORE VALUES . 7ACCOUNTING . 75ACCREDITATION ANDMEMBERSHIPS . 8ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT . 77STUDENT POLICIES ANDPROCEDURES. 246TABLE OF CONTENTSOUR FACILITIES . 8METHODS OF COURSE DELIVERY. 11AT EASTERN GATEWAY. 11PROGRAM LOCATIONS . 12EASTERN GATEWAY ACADEMICPROGRAMS. 14BUSINESS MANAGEMENT . 80INTERNET AND INTERACTIVEDIGITAL . 83MEDIA DESIGN . 83PARALEGAL . 85DRAFTING/DESIGN . 88ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS . 90GENERAL EDUCATION AND . 15MACHINING . 92OUTCOMES FOR DEGREES . 15PROGRAMMABLE LOGICCONTROLLERS . 94HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMSADMISSIONS CRITERIA . 16CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN. 19DENTAL ASSISTING . 22EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTALAUXILIARY (EFDA) . 25HEALTH INFORMATIONMANAGEMENT . 27MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY . 96SCHOLARSHIPS. 211TUITION AND FEES. 218TITLE IX AND SECTION 504GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES . 282SEXUAL HARASSMENTPOLICY . 283EMERGENCY ALARMS ANDBUILDING EVACUATIONS . 286TORNADO ALERTPROCEDURE . 287FIRE AND TORNADOINFORMATION DISTRIBUTIONAND ALARM TESTPROCEDURES . 288WELDING . 98ON CAMPUS POSTING ANDDISTRIBUTION OF MATERAL. 289ELECTRO-MECHANICALENGINEERING . 101PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOSTATEMENT FOR EGCC . 290ELECTRO-MECHANICALENGINEERING . 102STUDENT RESPONSIBILITYFOR HEALTH INSURANCE. 290INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY103SEX OFFENDERNOTIFICATION . 290MEDICAL CODING . 29ELECTRICAL TRADES . 105MEDICAL MACHINETRANSCRIPTION . 31ASSOCIATE OF ARTS . 107MEDICAL SCRIBE SPECIALIST . 33ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE-AS . 110WARNING NOTIFICATIONPROCEDURE . 291HEALTH SERVICES. 35ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE-AS . 111STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW 292ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING(ADN) . 37ASSOCIATE OF INDIVIDUALIZEDSTUDY-AIS . 113DISTANCE EDUCATION OTHER STATES . 292PRACTICAL NURSING . 40TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES . 115BOARD OF TRUSTEES . 304PATIENT HOME NAVIGATOR . 42MEDICAL ASSISTING. 44ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS. 119DIRECTORY OF COLLEGEPERSONNEL . 305PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION . 47GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVES 120ADVISORY COMMITTEES . 311RADIOLOGY . 50COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE 121MEDICAL RESONANCE IMAGINGTECHNOLOGIST . 53ADMISSIONS . 189EGCC College Catalog 2017-2018ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AS . 109NON-DISCRIMINATIONPOLICIES . 2901
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COLLEGE CALENDARACADEMIC YEAR 2017 - 2018FALL SEMESTER 2017Fall Full SemesterFall First 8 WeeksFall Second 8 WeeksWelcome Back Week-FacultyEmployee Development Day-All Offices ClosedSemester Classes BeginsLast Day to Drop First 8-Week ClassesWith 100% RefundLabor Day Campuses ClosedLast Day to Drop Full Semester ClassesWith 100% RefundLast Day to Withdraw from 1st 8 Week CoursesFinancial Aid Freeze Date-Full TermFinancial Aid Disbursement Date(Full Term and First 8 Weeks)First 8-Week Session EndsFall 2017 Second 8 Weeks BeginsEmployee Development DayNO CLASSES, NO ASSIGNMENTSLast Day to Drop First 8-Week Classes for 100% RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Full Term ClassesFinancial Aid Disbursement Date (Second 8 Weeks)Veterans Day Observed Campuses ClosedLast Day to Withdraw from Second 8 WeeksThanksgiving Holiday Campuses ClosedFall Finals WeekFall Semester EndsSecond 8-Week Session EndsWinter Break-Campuses ClosedAugust 21, 2017 – December 9, 2017August 21 (M) - December 9 (S)August 21 (M) - October 14 (S)October 16 (M) - December 9 (S)August 14-18August 14August 21(M)August 30 (W)September 4 (M)September 5 (Tu)September 21 (Th)September 22 (F)October 2 (M)October 14 (S)October 16 (M)October 18 (W)October 25 (W)October 27 (F)October 30 (M)November 10 (F)November 16 (Th)November 23 - 26December 4 - 9December 9 (S)December 9 (S)December 23 - January 2SPRING SEMESTER 2018Spring Full SemesterSpring First 8 WeeksSpring Second 8 WeeksFaculty ReturnsMartin Luther King Day Campuses ClosedSemester Classes BeginLast Day to Drop First 8-Week ClassesWith 100% RefundLast Day to Drop Full Semester ClassesWith 100% RefundLast Day to Withdraw from First 8 Weeks ClassesLast Day to Withdraw from Full Term ClassesEGCC College Catalog 2017-2018January 16 (Tu) - May 12(S)January 16 (Tu) - March 19 (M)March 20 (Tu) - May 12(S)January 8 - 12 (M - F)January 15 (M)January 16 (Tu)January 23 (Tu)January 29 (M)February 16 (F)March 26 (F)2
President’s Day HolidayFinancial Aid Freeze Date (Full Term)Financial Aid Disbursement Date(Full Term and First 8 Weeks)Spring Break No ClassesFirst 8-Week Session EndsSpring 2018 Second 8 Weeks BeginsGood Friday Holiday-CAMPUSES CLOSEDEaster-CAMPUSES CLOSEDFinancial Aid Disbursement Date (Second 8 Weeks)Last Day to Drop Second 8-Week ClassesWith 100% RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Second 8 Weeks ClassesSpring Finals WeekSecond 8-Week Session EndsSpring Semester EndsGraduation CeremonyFebruary 19 (M)February 17 (F)February 27 (M)March 12 - 17March 10, (S)March 19 (M)March 30 (F)April 1 (SU)April 3 (M)April 4 (Tu)May 2 (W)May 7 - 12 (M - S)May 12 (S)May 12 (S)May 19 (S)SUMMER SEMESTER 2018Summer First 5 WeeksSummer Full 10 WeeksMay 29 (Tu) - June 30 (S)May 29 (Tu) - August 4 (S)Memorial Day Campuses ClosedSemester BeginsMay 29 (Tu)Summer First 5 and Full 10 Weeks BeginLast Day to Drop First 5 Weeks Classeswith 100% RefundLast Day to Drop Full 10 Weeks Classeswith 100% RefundLast Day to Withdraw from First 5 WeeksFinal Exams for First 5 WeeksSummer Second 5 Weeks Begins July 2 (M)Financial Aid Disbursement Date(Full Semester, First 5 Weeks)Independence Day Observed Campuses ClosedLast Day to Drop Second 5 Weeks Classeswith 100% RefundLast Day to Withdraw from Full 10 Weeks SessionFinancial Aid Disbursement Date (Second 5 Weeks)Last Day to Withdraw from Second 5 Weeks SessionFinal Exams for Full 10 Weeks and Second 5 WeeksSemester Ends August 11 (S)May 28 (M)May 29 (Tu)June 4 (M)June 7 (Th)June 12 (Tu)June 28 - 30 (Th - S)July 2 (M)July 4 (W)July 6 (F)July 7 (S)July 17 (T)July 20 (F)August 2 - 4 (Th - S)Registration dates for all sessions are listed at www.egcc.eduCATALOG PURPOSEThis catalog is intended to be a fair summary of certain matters of interest to students at the time ofEGCC College Catalog 2017-20183
publication; however, its readers should be aware: (1) that this catalog is not intended to be a completestatement of all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations by which the college is operated, (2) that thecollege reserves the right to change without notice any academic or other requirements, course offerings,course contents, which may be contained in this catalog, and (3) that departmental procedures, policies,rules, and regulations, whether or not contained in this catalog, may be applicable to students in thosedepartments. All policies, procedures, rules, and regulations mentioned herein are available for publicinspection.A student is responsible for meeting all requirements for graduation. A student’s advisor may assist inplanning programs, but the final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with eachstudent. In addition, students planning to transfer to another institution have the sole responsibility todetermine that their course of study at the college will qualify for such transfer.Eastern Gateway Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry,national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, military status, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, or sexual orientation. The College will promote equal opportunities to all employees,applicants for employment, students, and student applicants for admission to the College through apositive and continuing affirmative action program. Eastern Gateway Community College will fullycomply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations to guarantee equal opportunities. Allcontractors of this College will comply with existing federal and state regulations concerning equalemployment opportunities and affirmative action. Eastern Gateway Community College is an equalopportunity institution.Sherrilyn VanTassel, Esquire, Vice President for Administrative Services, has been designated as theCollege’s Title IX and employees’ Section 504 Coordinator. Ms. VanTassel’s office is Office 204 in thePugliese Center, 110 John Scott Highway, Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Her direct dial number is (740) 2660806 or she can be reached at (740) 264-5591 x 1806. After regular business hours she can be reached on hercell phone at (304) 479-8098. Her e-mail address is svantassel@egcc.edu.Inquiries regarding students with disabilities should be directed to Vanessa Birney, Director of Tutoring,Disabilities and Developmental Education Services and Student Section 504 Coordinator. Ms. Birney’soffice is located in Office 1509 at the Steubenville Campus, 4000 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, Ohio43952. Her direct dial number is (740) 266-9771 and her e-mail is vbirney@egcc.edu. Ms. Birney holdsoffice hours at the Student Success Center at the Youngstown Campus, 101 East Federal Street,Youngstown, Ohio 44503.In accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Title VII of theCivil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, conduct creating anintimidating, hostile or offensive working environment will not be tolerated. Any student, employee,vendor or visitor to Eastern Gateway Community College who has been subject to domestic violence,dating violence and/or stalking is entitled to the protections of the law. It is the policy of the College thatsexual harassment or harassment that is based on the gender of the targeted individual or other offensivebehavior as defined by the EEOC or Department of Education will not be tolerated. Violations may occuron or off College premises.EGCC College Catalog 2017-20184
If you have been subjected to any of the actions noted above, or if you become aware of any of the actionsnoted above, you must notify the Title IX Coordinator, Sherrilyn VanTassel, as noted above. JackieLaverick, Security Supervisor, is the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and may be reached at (740) 264-5596 orjlaverick@egcc.edu. If you see or hear something – say something. There are no “innocent” bystanders.Changes to this CatalogEastern Gateway Community College is committed to offering students a robust, current, and relevantcurriculum. Curriculum, policies, and other matters discussed herein are subject to change at the discretionof the College. However, curriculum will not be changed to require existing students to take more creditsto graduate than their original degree program, unless required by accreditation, state agencies, or otherregulatory bodies. In this case, the College will ensure there is no adverse financial impact on the student.Changes will be reflected in an addendum to this catalog and will then be considered an integral part ofthis publication.EGCC College Catalog 2017-20185
THE COLLEGEHISTORY OF THE COLLEGEOn October 29, 1965, the Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, completed a survey financedjointly by the Jefferson County commissioners and the Steubenville Area Development Council todetermine area needs for training and education. The Battelle findings indicated a definite need for posthigh school technical education, prompting the creation of the Jefferson County Technical Institute District.The institute was chartered for operation on September 16, 1966, as a public two-year institute by the OhioBoard of Regents, and a Board of Trustees was appointed in compliance with Chapter 3357 of the OhioRevised Code. Area acceptance and support for the technical institute was confirmed in fall 1966, whenJefferson County voters approved a one mill, 10-year levy to assist in the support of the facility.An 84.7-acre tract of land in the northwest section of Steubenville, Ohio, was obtained by the trustees andconstruction of the building began in October 1967. Less than one year later, on September 23, 1968, thedoors opened to admit the initial class of 320 students. Phase II of the campus building program, providinga second floor on the library, a nursing skills laboratory, student lounges, classrooms, and expandedparking lots, was completed in early 1972. In 1976, Phase III construction doubled the space in the lecturehall to 300 seats.In 1976 and 1986, Jefferson County voters approved 10-year renewals of the one mill levy. The Ohio Boardof Regents approved a name change for the institute to Jefferson Technical College in 1977.In fall 1978, Phase IV was completed, providing three outdoor tennis courts and two outdoor basketballcourts.Phase V was completed in winter 1983. The health wing addition and room renovation provided the collegewith three new labs, two classrooms, and six faculty offices. The computer center was remodeled toaccommodate a new computer. In addition, space was converted to the individualized industrialengineering lab.Phase VI was completed in early 1989 and includes three computer labs, a business/industry conferenceroom and computer services facilities.Phase VII was completed in fall 1993 with renovations to existing offices, construction of new offices andworkspace, and the conversion of a large open court area into a fully enclosed year-round student lounge.In 1992, the Board of Trustees empowered a citizens’ committee to study the idea of converting the collegeto a community college. The committee proposed the change in June 1993. In October 1993, the OhioAttorney General determined that the college could transfer the local levy to a community collegeoperation. In September 1994, the Ohio Board of Regents approved a request from Jefferson TechnicalCollege to expand its charter from technical to community college. In February 1995, the Ohio Board ofRegents approved a five-year operation plan and The Higher Learning Commission approved the changein the College’s Statement of Affiliation Status to include the Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciencedegrees. On July 1, 1995, Jefferson Community College began officially serving the public.In March 1996, Jefferson County. residents voted to replace the one mill technical college levy with a onemill levy to operate the community college for 10 years. The levy was renewed in 2006 and again in 2015.Phase VIII was completed in August 1996. In addition to repairing the first floor of the health wing, a secondfloor was added. This floor contains one classroom, four labs, and nine faculty offices.In 2004, EGCC acquired a vacated business structure adjacent to the main building on the SteubenvilleCampus.EGCC College Catalog 2017-20186
Following renovation of the first floor, the Department of Workforce and Community Outreach movedinto the training center in 2005. The first floor holds two computer labs and four classrooms, as well asoffice space, and work areas. The renovated second floor opened in 2011 with a wellness center andadministrative offices.Following the University System of Ohio’s Strategic Plan and recommendations from an implementationcommittee, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation in 2009 to expand the college’s service districtand to change its name to Eastern Gateway Community College. The college now serves Columbiana,Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties with several locations. In addition to the main campus inJefferson County, the college offers classes at its Youngstown Campus. in Youngstown as well as ChoffinCareer and Technical Center, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center., and Trumbull Career andTechnical Center.Since 1968, 55,713 different students have enrolled in one or more classes for credit applicable to a highereducation degree or certificate or in a non-credit course.MISSIONEastern Gateway Community College provides quality, student-centered, future-focused higher education.Valuing accessibility, affordability and equity, the College helps students achieve successful learningoutcomes, engages educational and community partners, and serves the citizens of Columbiana, Jefferson,Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.VISIONWe strive to help every student succeed.CORE VALUESIn carrying out its mission, Eastern Gateway Community College will manifest the following core values:Learning:We embrace lifelong learning as the key to future prosperity.Excellence:We commit to quality and excellence in all that we do.Affordability:We strive for the most affordable ways to earn a college education.Diversity:We promote diversity through educational opportunities.Opportunity:We believe educational access fosters economic opportunity.EGCC College Catalog 2017-20187
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPSEastern Gateway Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalleStreet, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, Phone: (800) 621-7440/(312) 263-0456,
to graduate than their original degree program, unless required by accreditation, state agencies, or other regulatory bodies. In this case, the College will ensure there is no adverse financial impact on the student. Changes wi
